US Bridges

I0012 over Natalbany River

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · I0012 · Structure no. 625304540300002

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
540 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
21,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0012 over Natalbany River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0012 over Natalbany River in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 55 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,300 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,430 by 2036. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0012
CrossesNatalbany River
LocationI0012
RouteInterstate 12
Coordinates30.47918, -90.5569
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,300 (2016)
Projected traffic23,430 by 2036
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0012 over Natalbany River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I0012 over Natalbany River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does I0012 over Natalbany River carry?

About 21,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I0012 over Natalbany River?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0012 over Natalbany River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.